"Green tribology: Fundamentals and future development" by Si-wei ZHANG

Article Title

Green tribology: Fundamentals and future development

Authors

Si-wei ZHANG, School of Mechanical and Storage and Transportation Engineering, China University of Petroleum, 20 Xueyuan Rd, PO Box 902, Beijing 100083, China

Keywords

green tribology, technological connotations, environmental impact, biological impact, developing directions

Abstract

As green tribology is a new field of tribology still in its infancy, understanding its fundamentals is essential for its further development. In this article, a brief historical retrospective on the emergence of green tribology is introduced first, and then the definition, objectives, and disciplinary features of green tribology are clarified. In particular, the technological connotations of green tribology are expounded comprehensively. Also, the developing directions of this new area are envisaged. These findings may contribute to laying the foundation of further advancement in green tribology.